[20070306]RS22423_网上移民统计.pdf

Order Code RS22423Updated March 6, 2007Immigration Statistics on the WebLaVonne M. ManganInformation Research SpecialistKnowledge Services GroupSummaryAs immigration legislation is considered by Congress, the need for accurateinformation relating to immigration and immigrants has increased. This report identifiesselected websites that provide general and statistical information on immigration topics.Selected government and organizational website addresses are included. As with allstatistics, it is important to note the source and methodology when consultingimmigration statistics, taking into account any organizational bias. This report will beupdated periodically as new information becomes available and to ensure the currencyof the Web addresses. The selected websites examining immigration issues listed below are divided intothree categories: federal government, state information, and nongovernment. A briefdescription, often provided from the agency/organization website, accompanies each datasource with details on related links.Federal Government SourcesLegal ImmigrationDepartment of Homeland Security. The primary federal source forimmigration statistics is the Office of Immigratio